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Join us in the Knowledge Lab at Connections 2018

Silkroad

(Editor’s Note: This blog post comes from Chris Corbin, SilkRoad’s Manager of Product Training and member of the Center of Excellence.) . I can’t even count the number of times in a day when I use a given software program and think to myself about the many questions I have about it. This year will be my 6 th Connections.

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Employee Well-Being Impacts Your Recruiting Efforts

HR Bartender

Last year, SilkRoad reported that employee referrals in the U.S. Which means employees need some sort of work-life balance to feel like they can take time to attend networking events, association meetings, etc. Of course, another consideration with employee referral programs are former employees. HireRight, Inc.

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Getting Started with a more Strategic HR

TLNT: The Business of HR

For some time now, HR has been called upon to become “more strategic” or to be a “strategic partner” for the business. Transforming your role or your team to be more strategic takes time and effort, and of course the tactical day job doesn’t pause while you figure it out. Who should attend? Can’t attend?

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Are Managers Cutting It As Coaches?

HRExecutive

to attend Aon Hewitt’s Top Companies For Leaders Think Tank. In a survey of 117 vice presidents of talent management, vice presidents and directors of HR, directors of personnel and CHROs, talent-management software provider SilkRoad found 45 percent of these respondents saying their managers lack the skills to coach and develop employees.

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How to Attend an HR Conference (and make it worth your while) [Podcast]

UpstartHR

Think about the last conference you attended. That’s why today’s episode is focused on how to get the most out of the HR conferences you attend. Over the course of my ten-year career I have attended dozens of conferences, seminars, and events, and I would imagine you also attend a good number of events as well.

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5 Reasons Why Your Onboarding Program Should Include Self-Learning

Silkroad

Of course, that means spending time with the new hire, introducing them to other employees, and maybe even giving them a buddy to help them acclimate to the workplace. For example, the company might have training programs that employees attend after six months of employment. Reason #2: Some employees prefer self-learning.

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How to Attend an HR Conference (and make it worth your while)

Silkroad

Think about the last conference you attended. That’s why today’s episode is focused on how to get the most out of the HR conferences you attend. Over the course of my ten-year career I have attended dozens of conferences, seminars, and events, and I would imagine you also attend a good number of events as well.